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M356 GEU

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 GEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 99,783 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 99,783 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOOT AREA NOT TESTED AS BOOT LID DOES NOT OPEN.

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK.

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLITTING AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT DETECTED.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING ON EDGES.

FRONT BRAKE DISC HEAVLY LIPPED ON INNER SURFACES.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKING.

HEAVY OIL LEAKS UNDER VEHICLE DETECTED.

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES.

NAILS SIGHTED WITHIN O/S/F TYRE TREAD AND TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES.

O/S/R OUTTER WHEEL ARCH AND SILL HEAVLY CORRODED.

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING.

POWER STEERING RESEVIOR LOOSE UNDER BONNET.

REAR NUMBER PLATE MISTY BUT STILL LEGIBLE.

REAR SILENCER BAFFLES WORN.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SMALL AMOUNT OF FLUID SIGHTED AROUND O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 91,313 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 91,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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M356 GEU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M356 GEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M356 GEU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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